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Houdini’s centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died
October 30, 2026 - 9:06 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — A century after his death, Harry Houdini remains a man we're still trying to learn more about.
Black literary luminary Ralph Ellison's works have a new home at Bard College
October 30, 2026 - 6:04 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Bard College, the private liberal arts school in New York's Hudson Valley, is now home to the legacy of Ralph Ellison, whose exploration of race, identity and belonging in America helped reshape modern Black literature.
Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart
October 29, 2026 - 5:53 PM

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a “brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86
October 29, 2026 - 1:40 PM

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises, has died. He was 86.
Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination
October 28, 2026 - 9:07 PM

WESTFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Before there was “The Addams Family,” there was Westfield.
Jason Reynolds turns to adult fiction with 'Father, Father,' a road novel about 2 brothers
October 28, 2026 - 7:01 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — After more than a decade as one of the country's leading children's authors, Jason Reynolds has written a book for adults.
Miriam Toews, Hannah Moscovitch finalists for Governor General's Literary Awards
October 28, 2026 - 4:30 AM

TORONTO — Works by Miriam Toews, Hannah Moscovitch and Kim Fu are among the finalists for this year's Governor General's Literary Awards.
Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie,' dies at 80
October 27, 2026 - 11:31 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Susan Saint James, who co-starred with Rock Hudson in the 1970s TV crime series “McMillan & Wife” and later co-starred with Jane Curtin in the sitcom “Kate & Allie” in the 1980s, has died. She was 80.
Japanese manga artist Tetsuya Chiba, known for his boxing masterpiece 'Ashita no Joe,' dies at 87
October 27, 2026 - 2:54 AM

TOKYO (AP) — Legendary Japanese manga artist Tetsuya Chiba, who caused a national sensation with his boxing series “Ashita no Joe" or "Fighting for Tomorrow," a story about an orphan becoming a professional boxer, has died. He was 87.
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
October 26, 2026 - 11:04 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “ Star Trek ” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Houdini’s centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died

Black literary luminary Ralph Ellison's works have a new home at Bard College

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination

Jason Reynolds turns to adult fiction with 'Father, Father,' a road novel about 2 brothers

Miriam Toews, Hannah Moscovitch finalists for Governor General's Literary Awards

Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie,' dies at 80

Japanese manga artist Tetsuya Chiba, known for his boxing masterpiece 'Ashita no Joe,' dies at 87

Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90

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